COMPUTER-SCIENCE-H046 · Cambridge OCR AS Level
COMPUTER-SCIENCE-H046/11
Paper 1
Computer Science · June 2023 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.0 / 5
140
150 min
Programming techniques
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
140
Duration
150 min
Session difficulty
3.0 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the specification.
Spread over two papers—Computing Principles (H046/01) and Algorithms and Problem Solving (H046/02)—it tested both core theoretical understanding and practical programming logic.
With an overall moderate difficulty index, the papers rewarded candidates who combined precise technical definitions with strong structured code writing.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
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Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
AO1 - Knowledge w
Weight: 5100%Recall & Understanding
Weight: 480%UnAO2 -
Weight: 360%ApplicationAO3.1 & AO3.2 - DAO3.3 -
Weight: 240%Evaluation
Weight: 120%
Method marks watchlist
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Recurring mistakes across years
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Question choice intelligence
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Level exemplars
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Grade & admission context
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Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Deep insights
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Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
OCR AS Level Computer Science (H046) 2023 Analysis
The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the specification. Spread over two papers—Computing Principles (H046/01) and Algorithms and Problem Solving (H046/02)—it tested both core theoretical understanding and practical programming logic. With an overall moderate difficulty index, the papers rewarded candidates who combined precise technical
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Match the expected response style for “Write” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Programming techniques
31 marks this session
Algorithms
14 marks this session
Networks
13 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Programming techniques
Algorithms
Applications generation
Software Development
Networks
Operating Systems
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
H046/01 Computing Principles: H046/02 Algorithms and problem solving:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Programming techniques
31 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAlgorithms
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiNetworks
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the specification.
- 2Message
Spread over two papers—Computing Principles (H046/01) and Algorithms and Problem Solving (H046/02)—it tested both core theoretical understanding and practical programming logic.
- 3Message
With an overall moderate difficulty index, the papers rewarded candidates who combined precise technical definitions with strong structured code writing.
- 4Strength
OCR AS Level Computer Science (H046) 2023 Analysis: The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of t
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2023 2023
Computer Science
The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the specification. Spread over two papers—Computing Principles (H046/01) and Algorithms and Problem Solving (H046/02)—it tested both core theoretical understanding and practical pro
The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the specification.
Spread over two papers—Computing Principles (H046/01) and Algorithms and Problem Solving (H046/02)—it tested both core theoretical understanding and practical programming logic.
With an overall moderate difficulty index, the papers rewarded candidates who combined precise technical definitions with strong structured code writing.
- Total marks
- 140
- Duration
- 150 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.0 / 5
Session analysis
The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the specification. Spread over two papers—Computing Principles (H046/01) and Algorithms and Problem Solving (H046/02)—it tested both core theoretical understanding and practical programming logic. With an overall moderate difficulty index, the papers rewarded candidates who combined precise technical definitions with strong structured code writing.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
H046/01 Computing Principles: H046/02 Algorithms and problem solving:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
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Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
79% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Structured
81·34·58%
Essay / Extended Writing
27·3·19%
Programming / Pseudocode Completion
17·4·12%
Short Answer / Recall
15·10·11%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
H046/01 Section A
0.93 m/minH046/02 Section A
0.93 m/minTotal marks
140
Total time
150 min
Avg pace
0.93
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Ethical, moral and cultural issues
90%90%
Boolean Algebra
85%85%
Databases
80%80%
OCR AS Level Computer Science (H046) 2023 Analysis
The 2023 OCR AS Level Computer Science series presented a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the specification. Spread over two papers—Computing Principles (H046/01) and Algorithms and Problem Solving (H046/02)—it tested both core theoretical understanding and practical programming logic. With an overall moderate difficulty index, the papers rewarded candidates who combined precise technical definitions with strong structured code writing.
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.